March 03 / 17.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.25

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 372-44 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in all five starts on the AW, the latest when fourth of eight here (1m4f) last month (third has won since); hasn't always looked the easiest, but he is down another 2lb and this stiffer test may eke out a bit more improvement (dam won over this trip); leading player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Shrimp Shady

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f, good) in May on return to turf; failed to live up to favouritism in another consolation race at Newcastle (2m Vase, AW) three weeks ago but that sixth of 20 off this mark was his best form, so he remains one to be interested in.

6/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Shrimp Shady

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f) on last month's return to turf; up 5lb but he's a rising force.

4/1

1st

10

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Shrimp Shady

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at Newmarket (good) last September on handicap debut but pretty consistent in his five AW races since, on last two occasions winning over 1m6f and second of 14 over 2m; peak AW form needs to be transferred.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 24444-

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just 1-17, but 4lb lower than when twice runner-up over this trip on turf last summer; record suggests this first start in 131 days may be needed, though.
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4th

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Calvert

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

1-20, but no doubting his consistency and was only just behind Naval Tribute when third of 12 in an apprentice handicap at Ascot (2m, good) last month; has had more chances than his old rival, but should again go well from the same mark.

7/2

3rd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Calvert

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Roger Teal

Sole success came when evens for a Bath novice (1m2f, good to soft) as 2yo; respectable efforts across five starts at 1m6f and 2m in 2025 and he went mighty close at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in March after which he had a run over hurdles; strike-rate isn't a positive but he has the ability to figure.

7/1

4th

4

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Calvert

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Roger Teal

Just 1-18 on Flat, with mostly fair form though and he was pipped over 1m6f just 15 days ago on latest start; just as good on turf as AW; sire Golden Horn has done well with plenty of jumpers; needs a close look on hurdle debut.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 95-226

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in January including in stronger company; no problem with the longer trip, but his losing run is up to 16 and he isn't the only front-runner in the field.
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3rd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Robusto

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has a much better strike-rate on AW than on grass; soundly beaten off his lower turf mark returned to this sphere last time; opposed.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Robusto

9st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a four-runner race at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) as a 3yo, but all five wins since have come on the AW; rated 9lb lower on grass but still hard to warm to on a rare turf appearance.

16/1

5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

Form: 01143- CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ultra-consistent mare whose two wins in the autumn included one over C&D; still 6lb higher than for that success but likely to give her all once again.
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8

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Time

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

All six wins have come on AW but she is still 3lb above her last winning mark; her recent third at Carlisle (1m6f, good) was encouraging but she needs to step up more to win again.

8/1

3rd

7

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-11 on turf; comes here after two down-the-field runs in blinkers (now removed) at Chester last month (1m4f/2m); not the most obvious answer.

14/1

Form: 532-28

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove.
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3rd

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance.

12/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed.

8/1

5th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove.

12/1

Form: 6092-2

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was well beaten over hurdles last time but had previously twice finished runner-up here (1m6f/16.5f); may be happier back in this sphere, but likely to face competition for the lead.
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4th

6

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Circuit Breaker

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Without a Flat win since 2023 but was placed in valuable 2m AW handicap in April and didn't run badly when sixth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) last month; eased in grade here; can go well from the front.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Circuit Breaker

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account.

8/1

3rd

11

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Circuit Breaker

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy.

9/1

7/2

Form: 1155-1 C

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3-6 in AW handicaps, his latest win a convincing success at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in January; raised 8lb for that but still hard to rule out.
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11th

4

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Gemmari

9st 8lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

All starts on AW; sole start at 2m resulted in short-priced flop at Chelmsford in November; won at that track (1m6f) next time but he let favourite backers down again when beating one home over that trip at Wolverhampton in March; 1m4f caught him out last time but others look safer.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gemmari

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Helped set the race up for the closers when favourite here last time, having previously won easily over 1m6f round Chelmsford; now has to prove his revised mark is within range coming back down in trip.

6/1

7th

5

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gemmari

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

3-6 in AW handicaps, his latest win a convincing success at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in January; raised 8lb for that but still hard to rule out.

7/2

Form: /297-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who was off for 14 months before returning for this yard in October; third of 11 when stepped up in trip at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago, but this will test his stamina further.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dual Newcastle winner who's generally struggled since returning from more than a year off; his only below-par effort on Tapeta came when not seeing out 1m6f, however, and the handicapper's given him every chance.

10/1

13th

10

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Often a front-runner; 13lb below last winning mark, but patchy form in five starts since returning from 14 months off in October; others make greater appeal.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bystander

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Handy sort who was off for 14 months before returning for this yard in October; third of 11 when stepped up in trip at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago, but this will test his stamina further.

6/1

Non-runners

Isle Of Sark

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £29.97
Tricast £138.90
Trifecta £194.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Gemmari

SPOTLIGHT:

Shrimp Shady

RP RATINGS:

Circuit Breaker

The Times:

Dance Time

NEWMARKET:

Bystander

Daily Mirror:

Gemmari

The Sun:

Gemmari

The Star:

Gemmari

Daily Record:

Gemmari

POSTDATA:

Shrimp Shady

D Express:

Shrimp Shady

The Guardian:

Dance Time

WEST COUNTRY:

Circuit Breaker

Daily Mail:

Circuit Breaker